Dolce & Gabbana cancelt show in China after accusations of racism

13 December 2018

3 min read

In a series of short videos of the Italian brand Dolce & Gabbana eat a Chinese model on Italian classics with chopsticks. The brand got a lot of negative comments on this campaign and feel compelled to the fashion show in Shanghai to say.

Dolce & Gabbana had a big show planned in China under the umbrella of DG Loves China. To the spotlight on this show, shared the fashion label via social media clips in which a giggling model, dressed in Dolce & Gabbana looks, Italian delights such as pizza, spaghetti and cannelloni are trying to eat with chopsticks.

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欢迎收看Dolce & Gabbana “起筷吃饭” 第3弹。 最后一期， 让我们挑战传统番茄酱意面！ 你以为味道跟中国的面条差不多？吃法可大有不同。 Welcome to episode 3 with Dolce&Gabbana’s “eating with chopsticks”. In our final episode, we will be tackling the traditional Italian Spaghetti al pomodoro! Now even though you think they may be similar to Chinese noodles, there is a GREAT difference in the way you eat them. #DGLovesChina #DGTheGreatShow

The stereotypical videos did not fall in good earth for the Chinese audience. When there is also talk of rude and racist comments via the channels of Dolce & Gabbana and Stefano Gabbana to spread fell away, was the fence of the dam. The fashion brand has in the meantime, let them know that they hacked were and it is never their intent was to laugh with the Chinese culture.

Attendees of the show were meanwhile informed that the parade will not take place. It is still unclear whether the trademark was obliged by the local police for the show to cancel or unplug the power cord from the event has drawn.

It is not the first time that Dolce & Gabbana accused of racism. The hashtag #boycottdolcegabbana does not for nothing for a while, the round. The Italian designers did not rest on their heart, but found a way to earn money with it: in 2017 they will launch a white T-shirt with a red heart and the above hashtag. It was their controversial response to the troublemakers.

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Our Instagram account has been hacked. So has the account or Stefano Gabbana. Our legal office is urgently investigating. We are very sorry for any distress caused by these unauthorized posts, comments and direct messages. We have nothing but respect for China and the people of China. Dolce & Gabbana 的官方Intragram 账号和 Stefano Gabbana 的 Instagram 账号被盗，我们已经立即通过法律途径解决。我们为这些不实言论给中国和中国人民造成的影响和伤害道歉。我们对中国和中国文化始终一贯的热爱与尊重。

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